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The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland
A fierce champion for your rights
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is Nicola Killean. She works with her team to protect the human rights of children and young people.
About the Commissioner
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The latest news and stories…
Football legend Rose and young players unite to tackle discrimination in new film
World Cup winner Rose Reilly and a squad of girl footballers have teamed up to share their experiences of discrimination.
They have made a film with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner to inspire other children when it’s screened at a national assembly next week (Friday 24 April).
Feedback and accountability are the focus in Commissioner’s second Shoogle Lab
Children's Commissioner hosts the second Shoogle Lab event with Young Advisors, Professor Laura Lundy, and education leaders.
Statement: Children’s Commissioner celebrates Restraint and Seclusion Bill passing
Nicola Killean welcomes new legislation to protect children's rights...but warns more needs to be done.
Children from Forces families denied full right to education, says new report
Charity Forces Children Scotland produces a report for the Children's Commissioner about Forces children's experiences of education, and makes recommendations.
Children’s Commissioner on child poverty: “Progress has been made but it’s too slow.”
Commissioner urges for more action on child poverty, after Scottish Government published its Child Poverty Delivery Plan.
Join our assembly to make children’s rights your goal!
Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean hosts an online assembly, focusing on right not to be discriminated against. Join child human rights defenders and a World Cup winner!
Statement: Commissioner responds to report on care at Skye House
Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.
Safer Internet Day 2026: AI brings opportunities but rights protections are crucial
It's Safer Internet Day 2026 and this year's theme is "Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI." Commissioner Nicola Killean supports the campaign and reflects on the rights engaged...
International Day of Education highlights need to put children at the heart of reform
It’s International Day of Education tomorrow, celebrating the importance of education as a human right to tackle poverty, promote peace, and to develop skills.
This year’s theme – the power of youth in co-creating education – is a fundamental basis of our work.
Young Advisor Elsie’s blog marks International Day of Education
The theme of this year’s International Day of Education recognises the importance of children’s voices in developing inclusive and equitable education. To mark the day, Young Advisor Elsie, 15, blogs about an aspect of education that she feels passionate about: the crucial role teachers have in delivering children’s rights, what makes a good teacher, and why they can have such an impact on a child...
Now recruiting! – Become a Young Advisor to the Commissioner
Our group of Young Advisors needs new members – and it’s an exciting role that makes a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland.
Commissioner shares progress with children on education work
Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, has shared a video update for children on her education work — one of the key priorities children and young people asked her to focus on.
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British Sign Language
News and Stories
About
About the Commissioner
Strategic Plan
Our team
Senior Management
Annual Report
Accounts and finances
Office Governance
Media enquiries
Children’s Rights
Simplified UNCRC Articles
Children’s human rights
Rights questions and answers
Child human rights defenders
UNCRC
ECHR
Human rights monitoring
The International Human Rights Framework
Participation & engagement
Resources & publications
Policy and law
Our policy work
Our legal work
Strategic litigation
Our coronavirus work
Investigations
Our positions
Incorporation
Contact us
Help
Leave this site quickly
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland
A fierce champion for your rights
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is Nicola Killean. She works with her team to protect the human rights of children and young people.
About the Commissioner
Our Plan 2024-28
British Sign Language users
Newsletter sign up
The latest news and stories…
Football legend Rose and young players unite to tackle discrimination in new film
World Cup winner Rose Reilly and a squad of girl footballers have teamed up to share their experiences of discrimination.
They have made a film with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner to inspire other children when it’s screened at a national assembly next week (Friday 24 April).
Feedback and accountability are the focus in Commissioner’s second Shoogle Lab
Children's Commissioner hosts the second Shoogle Lab event with Young Advisors, Professor Laura Lundy, and education leaders.
Statement: Children’s Commissioner celebrates Restraint and Seclusion Bill passing
Nicola Killean welcomes new legislation to protect children's rights...but warns more needs to be done.
Children from Forces families denied full right to education, says new report
Charity Forces Children Scotland produces a report for the Children's Commissioner about Forces children's experiences of education, and makes recommendations.
Children’s Commissioner on child poverty: “Progress has been made but it’s too slow.”
Commissioner urges for more action on child poverty, after Scottish Government published its Child Poverty Delivery Plan.
Join our assembly to make children’s rights your goal!
Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean hosts an online assembly, focusing on right not to be discriminated against. Join child human rights defenders and a World Cup winner!
Statement: Commissioner responds to report on care at Skye House
Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.
Safer Internet Day 2026: AI brings opportunities but rights protections are crucial
It's Safer Internet Day 2026 and this year's theme is "Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI." Commissioner Nicola Killean supports the campaign and reflects on the rights engaged...
International Day of Education highlights need to put children at the heart of reform
It’s International Day of Education tomorrow, celebrating the importance of education as a human right to tackle poverty, promote peace, and to develop skills.
This year’s theme – the power of youth in co-creating education – is a fundamental basis of our work.
Young Advisor Elsie’s blog marks International Day of Education
The theme of this year’s International Day of Education recognises the importance of children’s voices in developing inclusive and equitable education. To mark the day, Young Advisor Elsie, 15, blogs about an aspect of education that she feels passionate about: the crucial role teachers have in delivering children’s rights, what makes a good teacher, and why they can have such an impact on a child...
Now recruiting! – Become a Young Advisor to the Commissioner
Our group of Young Advisors needs new members – and it’s an exciting role that makes a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland.
Commissioner shares progress with children on education work
Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, has shared a video update for children on her education work — one of the key priorities children and young people asked her to focus on.
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